Modern Fables of a Slow Spear and Bright Ironies
A satirical collage recounts George Ade style vignettes about a rival impresario called a Quarter Horse who outshines a meek manager, a demanding First-Nighter, and a railroader dreamer who ends bent but unbroken. It mocks showbiz pretensions, romantic bravado, and social climbing with Morals on overreaching talent.
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Rehireeler
Iid
Hele
Charley Slow
Melba
Mansfield
Crable
May Irwin
Mme. Modjexka
Mary Mamyer
Willian Russell
Amelia Bingham
Julia Marlowe
H. Sothern
John Drew
Francis Wilson
Joseph Jefferson
Nat Foodwin
Kyrle Bellew
Patrick Campbell
Rifle
de Reszke
Contrerot
Daniel
Liezie
Ietes
Jetxie
Box Factory
Lizzie
Elsie Lollypop
San Francisco
New York Journalist and the Public Ase at the Present Tiny Te
A derailed text discusses George Ade and a New York journalist’s role in public life. It references Ade and others, including Jodieiat, as experts shaping public motives, with notes on publishing and editorial duties.
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New York
Clint
Andie
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Renting
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Farmer Candidate Wins After Town Backing Fails
A farmer who campaigned for a county office rides a hackneyed tale of political upsets and working-class sympathy. Voters rally behind his honest toil, while opponents seek to derail his nomination. The tale ends with the farmer reelected as townsfolk recall his labor and vow to keep to the old ways.
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Lemoak
Tems
The Bible’s Market Outsells Popular Novels This Christmas
A New York Sun piece notes Bible sales dwarf popular novels as gifts, with readers from all walks buying the Bible for children and adults alike. It highlights a robust trade, widespread distribution, and the Bible’s role in schooling and holiday custom, while contrasting wealthier tastes with humble purchases.
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New York Sun
Peamler
Mali
Borat
Reid
Swift Specific Company Adpromoting Blood Purifier
The Swift Specific Co claims S S S cures blood poisons and skin diseases including cancer scrofula rheumatism eczema and promises no charge for medical advice. It touts fifty years of cures and invites readers to write for consultation from Atlanta Georgia.
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Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription Promises Relief for Women
A narrative extols Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a cure for weak and sick women. Letters from Mrs Sugden and Mrs Dickson recount long suffering, dramatic improvements after using the remedy and medical guidance, claiming high cure rates and restored health for daily life and duties.
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Fierveta
Auleyng
Therce
Mre
John Dickson
Grenfell
Arinibo
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Golden Medical Discovery
Tyedor Merte
Bern
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Meyer Co. introduces sulky plows for heavy black land
JOS. F. MEYER CO of Godite Texas mails notice that the new casaday sulky plows discussed over a month ago are in heavy, stiff black land and considered the best by the neighborhood. Jono F. Meyer Co. signs the Gentlemens notice.
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Godite
Texas
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